statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāts-mən 
1
: one versed in the principles or art of government
especially
: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2
: a wise, skillful, and respected political leader
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He was a soldier and statesman.
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While some heralded the 2002 trip as a groundbreaking step to promote democracy that cemented Carter's status as an accomplished statesman, others slammed the former president -- accusing him of legitimizing Cuba's President Fidel Castro and his regime.
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
In his message, Biden reflected on Carter's life, from his naval service to his achievements as a statesman.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Archaeological finds bear out the statesman’s words, testifying to how different civilizations viewed these universal experiences.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Al-Shara has recently presented himself as more of a statesman than a rebel leader.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
In his message, Biden reflected on Carter's life, from his naval service to his achievements as a statesman.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Archaeological finds bear out the statesman’s words, testifying to how different civilizations viewed these universal experiences.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Al-Shara has recently presented himself as more of a statesman than a rebel leader.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāt-smən
: a person engaged in fixing the policies and conducting the affairs of a government
especially
: one having unusual wisdom and skill in such matters
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